25.7 mi
Distance
1,923 ft
Elev. Gain
9h
Est. Time
Point to Point
Route Type
Easy
Difficulty
About This Trail
Sand Dunes via Mecca Dale Road is a point-to-point trail in Joshua Tree National Park, managed by the National Park Service, in Riverside County, California. It is 26 miles long and gains 1,923 feet. The nearest town is Coachella, California, about 21 miles away in a straight line.
From the trail data on this page. For conditions and closures, see official sources.
Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 758 ft |
| End | 25.8 mi | 386 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Point to Point
Official sources & verification
Managed by National Park Service
Source of truth
- National Park Service unit page
Alerts, conditions, and the unit's plan-your-visit page.
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Coachella, CA · about 21 mi away
- County:
- Riverside County, CA
- Jurisdiction:
- Joshua Tree National Park · National Park Service
Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:760-367-5500
- Address:74485 National Park Drive · Twentynine Palms, CA · 92277-3597
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
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